Production Lead Hand

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Production Lead Hand / Food Production Team Lead on behalf of our client, a well-established food manufacturing company. This permanent opportunity is ideal for an experienced production professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

If you have experience in a food manufacturing or meat processing environment and enjoy leading by example on the production floor, we want to hear from you.

• Pay Rate: $23.32/hour

• Location: Belleville, ON

• Shift: 4:30am start time | Monday to Friday

• Job type: Permanent| Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

Lead Production Operations

• Perform hands-on production activities, including operating machinery and production equipment

• Assist with product forming, tying, assembling and disassembling equipment

• Weigh products, add ingredients, and prepare items for processing and cooking

• Move raw materials and assist in all stages of the production process

• Support daily production targets while maintaining quality standards

Ensure Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Conduct product quality inspections and pre-operational checks

• Monitor food safety programs and production processes

• Verify metal detector performance and complete temperature monitoring activities

• Maintain accurate HACCP, GMP, and production documentation

• Identify and escalate quality concerns promptly

Support Operational Efficiency

• Ensure production lines have the required raw materials, supplies, equipment, and PPE

• Coordinate workflow and address operational challenges to minimize downtime

• Support smooth production flow while meeting daily production schedules

• Assist with inventory and material requirements as needed

Provide Leadership & Training

• Offer day-to-day guidance and support to production employees

• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members

• Coordinate work assignments and break schedules

• Support Supervisors in achieving production, quality, and safety objectives

• Promote a positive and productive team environment

Maintain a Safe Workplace

• Follow all health and safety, food safety, and company policies

• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production environment

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, or production operations

• Previous experience as a Lead Hand, Team Lead, Production Lead, or Supervisor is considered a strong asset

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements

• Experience operating production machinery and manufacturing equipment

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced production environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial equipment is an asset

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate production records and documentation

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Working Conditions

• Cold food manufacturing environment

• Majority of shift spent performing hands-on production work

• Standing and walking for extended periods

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.

• Repetitive movements including bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting

• Use of machinery, production equipment, and manual handling tools

• Basic math skills required for weighing, measuring, and recording production data

• Fast-paced production environment with daily targets and deadlines

Here's why you should apply:

• Permanent full-time position

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Career growth opportunities

• Stable and growing organization

• Supportive team environment

• Hands-on leadership role with daily impact on operations

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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